Diabetes mellitus in childhood.
This review has attempted to highlight current views on the aetiology and management of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Emphasis has been placed on the management of ketoacidosis, the need for education and the use of home blood glucose monitoring. A perspective on new research direction has been given.
D000293:Adolescent; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000032:analysis; D006029:Glycosuria; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000517:prevention & control; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D001786:Blood Glucose; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007328:Insulin